A presentation made during the Tourism and Nature-Based Solution session on 13 November 2014 at the World Parks Congress, Sydney, Australia, as part of an IUCN WCPA Tourism and Protected Area Specialist Group event.
Private sector contributions to conservation in protected areas, Sue Snyman
1. Private sector contributions to conservation in
protected areas
Dr. Susan Snyman
Wilderness Safaris
IUCN WCPA Tourism and Protected Areas Specialist Group
Tourism as a nature-based solution
Building resilience of Ecosystems and Societies Effectively
Thursday 13th November
13. Wilderness Safaris case study
Financially influencing conservation:
2.8 million hectares conserved
Biodiversity conservation spend in 2013-2014 was
over USD730 000
Investing in Environmental Departments and staff
Endangered species protected:
Black Rhino, African Wild Dog, African Lion, Seychelles White-Eye
Anti-poaching:
Support anti-poaching initiative in various areas
14. Wilderness Safaris case study
Reintroduction of species:
Black and white rhino range expansion
Seychelles White-Eye
General game introductions
Biomes and endemism:
Operate in nine biomes across Africa
Camps located in six out of eight African centres of endemism
Research and Monitoring:
Ongoing research and monitoring projects in all countries
15. Thank you for your time
Contact Sue Snyman (sues@wilderness.co.za) for any further information
Notas del editor
Solar installations
Waste management
Reduction in plastic bottle use
Recycling